01.15.2024

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San Diego, you’re a work of art

25 murals around San Diego

Mural at Hillcrest SDtoday — This mural by Austin Gosswiller and Jack Stricker is glowing with local pride.
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Photo by @hillcrestsandiego

We know SD has a vibrant arts scene, but some of the best artwork doesn’t live in a local museum. The city is home to hundreds of murals, so if you’re looking to explore stellar street art, these pieces featured in our San Diego mural guide will help you start your tour.

🎨 Hillcrest Mural | 3737 Fifth Ave. | By Austin Gosswiller and Jack Stricker

To celebrate 40 years in business, California Bank and Trust gave Hillcrest “the gift of art.” This mural features landmarks and images that reflect the beauty found in communities near the bank.

🎨 Home | Liberty Station, between Barracks 14 + 15 | By Scarlett Baily

This 2,535-sqft mural celebrates the city we call home with a collage of locally inspired images, including people, marine life, and flowers.

The MLK Jr. + Mount Hope Community Mural Project on SR-94.
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Photo via Caltrans San Diego

🎨 MLK Jr./Mount Hope Community Mural Project | Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway eastbound | Created by Neil Shigley and Philip Matzigkeit

In 2012, this 225-ft long, 20-ft tall mural was added to a stretch of state Route 94 that was dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1989. It was San Diego’s first large-scale memorial honoring the civil rights leader, and it was designed by two SDSU professors using a grant from Caltrans.

🎨 Angry Pandas | 2930 University Ave. | By Aaron Martin and Thao Huynh French

We might not have pandas at the San Diego Zoo anymore, but this North Park mural on the side of Shank & Bône features two angry pandas. The roaring animals represent the ability to persevere through struggles, and the lotus flowers behind them are a nod to the artists’ Vietnamese roots.

Mural of drag queen Rupaul dressed in drag and image of him as a child. — Drag yourself to Manhattan Bar in Chula Vista to see this mural.
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Photo via Ground Floor Murals

🎨 Queen of Manhattan | 400 Broadway, Chula Vista | By Ground Floor Murals

Did you know drag superstar RuPaul was born in San Diego? He later moved to Atlanta, then NYC, where he once declared himself the “Queen of Manhattan.” So, it’s fitting that a mural celebrating his life is on the side of Manhattan Bar in the South Bay.

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Events

Monday, Jan. 15

35th Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration | Monday, Jan. 15 | 12-6 p.m. | WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego | Free | Celebrate unity at this family-friendly event with a Native American blessing, vendors, speakers, music, and more.
Fiesta Del Sol Battle of the Bands | Monday, Jan. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach | $12 | This musical showdown features Wag Halen, Almost Restricted, Em Cable Band, Signal For Pilot, and Shaynie Rhoads.
Auz Fontaine | Monday, Jan. 15 | 7 p.m. | Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego | Free | The “crackle pop” band from East County performs with DP The Unknown, Wordsplayed, and Verde.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Rd., San Diego | Free | This seminar focuses on ways to put financial plans in place for anyone taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or a chronic illness.

Wednesday, Jan. 17

San Diego State Aztecs Women’s Basketball vs. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 11 a.m. | San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego | $6-$20 | We’ll say it again — even up against Vegas, our money’s on the black and red.
Trey Lewis | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 8 p.m. | Moonshine Beach, 1165 Garnet Ave., San Diego | $15 | The country crooner finds himself out west.

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News Notes

Today Is

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and all public San Diego County offices, family resource centers, library branches, health clinics, and animal shelters will be closed in observance. Some local recreation centers will be closed as well; all departments will resume regular hours tomorrow.

Civic

Following damage to the Ocean Beach Pier from high surf and King Tides, city officials are urging locals to stay 75+ ft away from the structure when surfing or swimming. An exact radius was not specified, but crews will be installing more cautionary signage around the pier.

Development

What’s up in Ramona? The Ramona Archway Association has received a county grant that will fully fund its plan to build two 38-ft archways. The signs will be placed on 10th and Main streets to welcome people into the rural community; construction is expected to be completed this September. (Ramona Sentinel)

Open

Rancho Bernardo, meat Bubba’s Smokehouse BBQ. The local barbecue spot has relocated after closing its original restaurant in October 2023 that operated in La Jolla for 15 years. Currently, the new location is focused on serving to-go meals that are also available through delivery apps.

Cause

The San Diego Padres are pumped to help the San Diego Blood Bank. The team will host their Winter Blood Drive Tuesday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Lexus Premier Lot at Petco Park. Donors are encouraged to make a reservation and will score a Padres Blood Drive shirt.

Community

Submissions for our 2023 SDtoday Picture of the Year contest close Wednesday, Jan. 17. Submit a local photo that you took in 2023 + we’ll give you a discount code to shop at our online marketplace, Six & Main. Plus, the contest winner will receive a $25 Six & Main gift card.

Giveaway

Make a donation towards veterans’ and children’s charities + you could win a RAM 3500 HD truck in the Big Diesel Truck Dream Giveaway. Double your entries with code 6AMCITY.*

Zoo

🐒 That’s some prime mating

San Diego Zoo welcomes 4 baby monkeys

This is one way for baby squirrel monkeys to learn to climb. | Image courtesy of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

The end of 2023 was bananas at the San Diego Zoo — four monkey infants were born within a few weeks. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said these new residents will help grow the population of three species:

Two squirrel monkeys, born Nov. 27 + Nov. 28 — see them in the Wildlife Explorer’s Basecamp.
A Schmidt’s red-tailed monkey, born Nov. 11 — this little one lives in the Ituri Forest habitat.
A DeBrazza’s monkey, born Oct. 28, the first DeBrazza’s born at the zoo in 26 years — lives in the Lost Forest habitat.

All four infants are bonding with their mothers, who are frequently nursing them and helping them adjust to their new surroundings. Guests may be able to spot them at their respective habitats, and they’re expected to become more active as they develop.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

From the editor

Good morning, San Diego. Today we’re observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I highly recommend checking out the Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade next time you’re in the Gaslamp Quarter. It’s a 0.6-mile linear park along the Santa Fe Rail and it can be a quite peaceful walk. It’s lined with quotes and artwork that honor MLK’s legacy and encourage reflection.

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